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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
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- Helston TR13 8AR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have improved the teaching of phonics, ensuring more pupils pass the Year 1 phonics screening check.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and balanced, enhancing learning through activities like 鈥榣aunch days鈥� and trips.
Areas Needing Improvement: Activities planned do not always encourage deep learning and curiosity.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Interventions are well thought out and quickly implemented to support pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are diligent in lessons, play well together, and exhibit good behavior.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leadership for those pupils with SEND is very effective. Interventions are well monitored and applied.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective, and any bullying issues are quickly sorted out.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school promotes a culture of respect and care, ensuring students' safety and well-being.
Parent Feedback: Parents praise the head of school for being approachable and collaborative.
Parental Involvement: Leaders maintain open communication with parents and involve them in addressing concerns.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers various extra-curricular activities enhancing student learning experiences.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils enjoy using facilities like the bike track and participating in activities like the daily mile.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are proud to work at the school, recognizing positive changes implemented.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching ensures that pupils make good progress over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders use a wide range of information to check the quality of teaching and set goals for ongoing improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Challenges remain with the inconsistency in the wider leadership team's impact on high-quality teaching.
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About Us
St Michael's Church of England Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 350 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 61% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At St. Michael's, we work to "Live and Learn Together" while demonstrating God's love for everyone we encounter.
to create a Christian environment where kids may learn to live in and positively contribute to society while being encouraged to develop as individuals.
In order for kids to grow and reach their full potential, St. Michael's seeks to offer the greatest teaching and learning in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Every student at the school is encouraged to develop and maintain a passion of learning.
The youngsters at St. Michael's are residents of Helston and the neighbourhood.
The Helford River Children's Sailing Trust offers sailing instruction to groups of kids every year, and we also hold annual Surf Safe Days with Global Boarders.
The school has a strong musical legacy, and many of our students take music lessons in a variety of instruments, including guitar, violin, brass, drums, and piano.
Every year group gets the chance to take part in educational visits on a regular basis.
Year 5 and Year 6 students have the option of visiting London or participating in an outdoor adventure camp in Porthpean or the Isles of Scilly during two residential visits offered each year.
Flora Day is a significant occasion for the neighbourhood, and each year the kids from St. Michael's gladly take part in the age-old custom of the Children's Dance.
Cross-country, the Military Kids Club, the singing club, tag-rugby, and football are just a few of the many after-school activities and enrichment programmes available year-round.
Both of our drop-off clubs, Early Birds in the morning and Dragon's after-school wrap-around care, are managed by St. Michael's employees.
We have a vibrant School Council that regularly contributes to decision-making, conducts new hire interviews, draughts questions for the School Monitoring Council, and actively participates in the annual Guildhall debates.
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to create a Christian environment where kids may learn to live in and positively contribute to society while being encouraged to develop as individuals.
In order for kids to grow and reach their full potential, St. Michael's seeks to offer the greatest teaching and learning in a fun and engaging atmosphere.
Every student at the school is encouraged to develop and maintain a passion of learning.
The youngsters at St. Michael's are residents of Helston and the neighbourhood.
The Helford River Children's Sailing Trust offers sailing instruction to groups of kids every year, and we also hold annual Surf Safe Days with Global Boarders.
The school has a strong musical legacy, and many of our students take music lessons in a variety of instruments, including guitar, violin, brass, drums, and piano.
Every year group gets the chance to take part in educational visits on a regular basis.
Year 5 and Year 6 students have the option of visiting London or participating in an outdoor adventure camp in Porthpean or the Isles of Scilly during two residential visits offered each year.
Flora Day is a significant occasion for the neighbourhood, and each year the kids from St. Michael's gladly take part in the age-old custom of the Children's Dance.
Cross-country, the Military Kids Club, the singing club, tag-rugby, and football are just a few of the many after-school activities and enrichment programmes available year-round.
Both of our drop-off clubs, Early Birds in the morning and Dragon's after-school wrap-around care, are managed by St. Michael's employees.
We have a vibrant School Council that regularly contributes to decision-making, conducts new hire interviews, draughts questions for the School Monitoring Council, and actively participates in the annual Guildhall debates.
We sincerely hope you enjoy browsing our website and discover the details you're looking for.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 21.2 | 24.9 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 105 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% | 52.78% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% | 6.36% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 2 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% 11 | 55.91% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 1 | 7.9% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 1 | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 73% 9 | 56.91% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 3 | 8.93% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 91 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 51.66% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 7.54% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
